BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR WHO CAN RETRAIN STROKE SURVIVORS EFFECTIVELY
There are many hundreds of people in your own area right now who need your help. Even if you are already an accomplished fitness trainer or alternative therapist, you may have never trained a stroke survivor before. Or you may have, but you want to make a REALLY SIGNIFICANT difference within a clear safety parameter because you understand that they want much more than you currently can teach them with your armoury of skills.
They need you to teach them evidence-based and innovative self-management skills. You will learn about the principles of these on the Course from therapists who want you to extend the work they started with them to continue recovery paths towards autonomy and prevent declines. Stroke survivors want to do number of things, such as learn to get up and down off the floor, relearn balance and recover reach and grasp/release of the paretic (weak) upper limb. After discharge from hospitals the therapists do not have the time or resources to perform as much work with each stroke survivor as they would like to… so these people need YOUR help in the community over the long term. Similarly, people who have had a stroke 10 years ago will also need help.
#strokesurvivors #StrokeRecovery #neurorehab #strokerehabilitation #arnistrokecharity #arnistroke #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistroke #ARNIstrokerehab #strokeexercise #strokeexerciseinstructor
... See MoreSee Less
This is what Diane says about ARNI Instructor training:
As a registered nurse / exercise instructor working in the community with older people and people with chronic health conditions which include stroke, I thought that the ARNI course would be a valuable addition to my qualifications and that it would provide knowledge and skills that would improve my ability to work with stroke victims.
About the Course
Although the course costs the same as other Level 4 courses in teaching exercise, when I made the first enquiry I thought that the cost of the course plus accommodation and travel would prohibit me from attending. However, the ARNI Institute and Tom Balchin in particular, were so supportive and made it possible for me to attend for which I am truly very grateful.
When we arrived in the class room on the first day the course objectives were clearly presented and what was required of students during the course was clearly explained. The written resources mainly consisted of Tom Balchin’s book ‘The Successful Stroke Survivor’ which was purchased prior to attending the course. We were also provided with an informative and clearly presented course manual, handouts containing PowerPoint presentations and information about the assessments. We were also provided with a memory stick which contained a number of research papers on a wide range of issues associated with stroke rehabilitation; these were very informative. Each individual on the course was able to study at a level that was suitable to meet their needs, some preferring to study in depth and others finding that a less intellectually challenging level was sufficient.
A range of rehabilitation aids were also provided for inspection and trial, for example, small household items and toys that could be used to improve fine motor control of the hand, exercise weights to improve muscle strength and endurance, non-slip mats that were used in the practical sessions to assess and work on walking, balance and the ability to get down onto the floor and up again without using support etc.
The course included attendance at a two day conference for physiotherapists and occupational therapists: the 4th Annual Queen Square Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation Course ‘Treating Patients With Upper Limb Deficit: Integrating Research Into Practice’. The two days presented the findings of research addressing upper limb rehabilitation following stroke. We were also provided with links to the online learning platform – Stroke Competencies for Health and Social Care Staff which was also very informative.
During the contact days much of the time was concerned with the practical details of working with a stroke survivor and teaching the exercises and coping strategies outlined in the Successful Stroke Survivor book. The visits and talks given by stroke survivors were valuable additions to the course particularly having the opportunity to talk and work with them one-to-one.
About the Instructor
Tom Balchin, the course tutor, is the Founder and Director of The ARNI Institute and is a stroke survivor himself, consequently, having been through the process of stroke rehabilitation, he was able to speak with confidence about all that he had learned during the process. He is committed to helping stroke survivors who have been discharged from the NHS rehabilitation programme to work towards regaining as much functional ability as possible; this has been through the provision of the Successful Stroke Survivor book and by training as many ARNI instructors as possible. He is a very approachable, friendly person who does all he can to help candidates on the ARNI course to be successful.
Dr Balchin always arrived in good time on the training days so that he could set up the room and equipment prior to our arrival. He was always willing to answer questions throughout the course and was always willing to answer emails about concerns we might have. He regularly sent emails with updates throughout the course. Dr Balchin fully informed us of the assessment processes and pass marks and advised about future use of the qualification, including the fact that credits may be used towards a unit of the Oxford Brooks University MSc degree. He was able to provide candidates with a stroke victim for the final practical assessment and following case study which was a valuable experience for candidates on the course.
#neuroplasticity #neurorehab #arnistroke #ARNIstroke #arnistrokerehab
#strokerehabilitation #ARNIstrokerehab #strokerecovery #arnistrokecharity
arni.uk.com/instructors/5-day-accreditation-for-instructors/
... See MoreSee Less
tip for you: always to try and copy the activity you do using your good hand with your affected hand.
If you need some help then call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com We have trainers throughout the country who can help you with your recovery.
#arnistroke #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistroke #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #strokeexercise #strokearmrehab
... See MoreSee Less
Remember Tom's upper limb catch-phrase: stretching enables the task and extends ‘time on task’.
This is very important for improving your potential ability to reach for, grasp and release items with your hand: activities that are denied to so many stroke survivors. You can use stretches daily in order keep muscles long and prevent further complications. The best results are often seen in people who have consistently stretched their wrist, fingers and thumb on their more-affected side from a very early period in the hospital.
If you like this post then please share it with others. Each time that you share a post, you can directly help other people – as who knows which people in the world might find us and gain, either directly from the charity or simply by being able to copy an ‘innovative and useful’ move/trick of the trade that might help them manage after stroke.
Every time you share, you could directly help someone – as knowledge is power ;)
www.arni.uk.com
#ARNIstroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerecovery #ARNIstrokerehab #strokerehabilitation #strokesurvivorscan #strokeexercise #neurorehab #arnistroke #strokearmrehab
... See MoreSee Less
Dr Tom gets in any opportunity to train his (total) drop-foot on left side - even when out in park with young son ;) Tom advises you to have a go climbing on and off just the first one step or two steps of a ladder, held by someone and make sure have someone guiding, guarding you and supporting you. Go VERY slow and test where you are 'underfoot'. It's incredibly good for your proprioception as you have to try and 'feel' underfoot to where your bad foot can 'take it' - ie, support your weight - es#strokerehabilitation.#neurorehabilitationr#strokerecoveryexercisesb#strokeexercisek#StrokeRecoveryses #strokeexercise #strokerecovery
... See MoreSee Less
Balance difficulties after stroke? Get a reasonably strong person or your trainer to CHALLENGE your balance - here's the 'clinch' method - it's very very safe and ultra-effective. Appropriateness is a factor of course, common to many training modes. There are many varieties: the 'ruck n'maul' can be used for those with more balance, for instance etc. Your ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery Instructor will show you - have fun! From Tom
www.arni.uk.com
#ARNIstroke #arnistrokerehab #balanceafterstroke #arnistroke #afterstrokerehab #BalanceRehab #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #strokeexercise #strokearmrehab
... See MoreSee Less
Remember, you are now in ‘warrior stroke survivor’ mode as opposed to ‘gentle, fluffy stroke survivor mode’. You need to come out fighting, but you need to be informed… and gaining feedback about your excellent progress as much as you can. You need to drive this.
And remember, we're here if you need some help. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com We have trainers throughout the country who can work with you on your recovery.
www.arni.uk.com
#ARNIstroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan #ARNIstrokerehab #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #arnistrokerehab #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity
... See MoreSee Less
Having a stroke can turn your life upside down. The hospital saved your life but where do you go from here?
An instructor trained in the ARNI Method of stroke rehabilitation will guide you through all the physiotherapy, exercises and coping techniques you need to regain your independence.
Call us today on 0203 053 0111. Or email support@arni.uk.com
#arnistroke #arnistroke #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #ARNIstrokerehab #strokerehabilitation #StrokeRecovery
... See MoreSee Less
This is what Scott says about his training to become an ARNI Instructor:
I am a personal trainer / strength & conditioning coach that has spent a number of years working under private physiotherapists as part of their community rehabilitation team. I found working with stroke survivors extremely rewarding and wanted to improve my knowledge of the subject and the effectiveness of the service I offered.
ARNI Institute’s functional rehabilitation and exercise training after stroke qualification was recommended to me by a physio friend of mine. I was immediately impressed by the detailed course description on their website and reassured by the fact that they limited the numbers on the course to maintain a high level of service.
Course days are led by Dr Tom Balchin who is warm, welcoming, witty (ish!) and an absolute expert in stroke rehabilitation. As a stroke survivor himself he has personally overcome adversity to achieve an incredible level of function. He is the course and his stroke survivor manual is a blueprint of how to improve every possible issue facing stroke survivors. The practical & visual learning of the course days suited me perfectly and the opportunity to interact and work with a number of stroke survivors arranged by ARNI as part of the course was invaluable. This was all backed up by interactive online modules to help our learning of this complex subject.
Dr Tom was calm and relaxed throughout the process telling us what we needed to learn & when to be prepared for each upcoming stage. He was quick to reply to any questions and kept us updated with regular emails.
arni.uk.com/instructors/5-day-accreditation-for-instructors/ #strokerecovery #arnistrokerehab #arnistroke #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #ARNIstroke #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab
... See MoreSee Less
No consultant, therapist or expert in stroke research would attempt to answer the majority of these without preceding and qualifying the answer with an ‘if’. You are different from anyone else; from injury to the brain and plastic potential to occupational difficulties, demographic details to rate of recovery and lifestyles, making your presentation unique.
3 Comments
I have left sided weakness following stroke 8 years ago, I am now being referred for possible B (the anti-spasticity injection) to see if would help the spasticity in my hand do you have any knowledge of this? Is it helpful or can it do more damage?
I would like to join am a stroke survivor
I am very concerned to help my daughter, Selina Girling, to recover as much as possible from the stroke she had three and a half years ago at the age of 45. So any information you can provide me with would be very welcome.